Synonyms of gusty

gusty

adjective

as in windy

marked by strong wind or more wind than usual

watch out for gusty conditions as the storm blows in

Synonyms & Similar Words

• windy
• blustery
• breezy
• blowy
• squally
• drafty
• stormy
• tempestuous

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• calm
• still
• motionless
• breathless

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gusty

Between the brick wall, gusty winds and unpredictable weather, Wrigley Field is a particularly difficult place to play center field. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

In addition to flooding, the storm may produce locally gusty winds, especially near the coast and within heavier thunderstorms, AccuWeather said. — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Any storm that develops could produce brief, strong, gusty winds and lightning. — Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

The fabric hangs loosely while still providing a flattering fit, flowing elegantly in the breeze on gusty fall days. — Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Some areas will also see gusty winds, with gusts of 35 to 40 mph in the Antelope Valley, according to the weather service. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Future iterations will feature advanced wings capable of twisting and steering, allowing the drone to navigate gusty winds and choppy coastal waves. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026

Drought and unusually hot, gusty winds that reached up to 60 mph over the weekend have transformed the area into a tinderbox where more than 28,000 acres have already been scorched. — Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 29 June 2026

Hundreds of firefighters have been arriving in the arid state to battle new starts as well as those that have been growing because of what forecasters called critical fire weather — dangerously low humidity levels, warm temperatures and gusty winds. — ABC News, 27 June 2026